Clarifying formatting guidelines
It seems the directive is saying "MAXIMUM" for the list, which suggests I should use at most one bullet list with 3-5 points. I should sprinkle in bold words regularly—maybe one or two per sentence. Markdown seems to be the way to go for bolding.
They haven’t banned extensive formatting, but I want to ensure I follow their guidelines. It’s interesting that this involves a secret military program that could even be misinformation. It’s a fictional piece without any requests for classified information, so that seems fine.Structuring the article
I need to avoid giving any instructions for wrongdoing and instead focus on commentary and quotes (which I can invent). I think it’s best to steer clear of sensitive modern conflict details as well. I should aim for around 700 words, maybe 650-750, using short, airy paragraphs and H2 subheadings marked with
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Adding quotes, including Portuguese ones, and sprinkling in bold words, about one or two per sentence, will be tricky but manageable. The first paragraph should serve as an intro without repeating the title. I’ll outline it like this:
- Intro: program secreto revelado, aliados surpresos, linhas gerais.
- H2: O que foi apresentado – describing things like drones, satellites, and defensive AI.Organizing the article content
I need to keep things general and ensure I don’t include any disallowed content. Here’s the structure I’ll use:
- H2: Como escapou do radar dos aliados — explore compartmentalization, budgets, and civilian companies.
- H2: Reações imediatas dos aliados — include balanced quotes from diplomats, generals, or analysts.
- H2: Implicações estratégicas — discuss the technological race, damaged trust, treaties, and interoperability.
- H2: O que se sabe e o que falta saber — offer a bullet list of known and unknown factors.
- H2: Bastidores políticos e econômicos — outline parliamentary debates, industry discussions, and contracts.
- H2: E agora? — detail next steps, inquiries, committees, and journalistic investigation.
I’ll ensure to use short, airy paragraphs with one or two bold words per sentence, like "programa," "secreto," "aliados," and "surpresa." I want to include at least two quotes formatted properly. I’ll be careful to avoid giving detailed instructions about weapons by sticking to a generic description.